The Town FilesHomer, Georgia
Town in Banks County · population 1,264 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $311,400
- Household income
- $89,083
- Jan low / Jul high
- 31° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 15
- Median age
- 33.9
Homer is a town of 1,264 people in Banks County, Georgia. The median home is worth $311,400, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks easier by car than 100% of Georgia towns, quieter than 76% of Georgia towns.
How Homer ranks
Percentile among Georgia towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Georgia towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Homer is worth $311,400, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 3.5 times the median household income of $89,083, which is more affordable than 47% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $1,008 a month. 73.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Homer | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $311,400 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $1,008 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $89,083 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.5× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 73.0% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 2003 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.2% | — |
Who lives in Homer
| People | Homer | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.9 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 13.3% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 26.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.3% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.5% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 5.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 7.5% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 36.4 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 88.5% | 88.0% |
Weather in Homer
July highs average 89.1°F and January lows 30.9°F. About 52.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.7 inches of snow (typical Georgia town: 0.4 in). Expect about 45 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 60 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Homer since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on April 4, 1989 about 2.7 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 17, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 40 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on June 12, 2007.
Severe weather in Banks County since 1996
Banks County has been included in 18 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 9, 2026 | Tropical Storm | EM-3657: Hurricane Isaias |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3642: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 30, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4830: Hurricane Helene |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3616: Hurricane Helene |
| January 12, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4579: Tropical Storm Zeta |
Jobs and pay in Banks County
Banks County had 4,876 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $44,856 a year. Unemployment was 2.2% in 2023; in Homer itself the ACS puts it at 3.5%.
Public schools in Homer
4 public schools with 2,880 students, about 13.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banks County High School | 9-12 | 859 | 13.6 |
| Banks County Primary School | PK-2 | 720 | 13.8 |
| Banks County Middle School | 6-8 | 658 | 15.0 |
| Banks County Elementary School | 3-5 | 643 | 12.6 |
Towns near Homer
- Maysville, GA6.6 mi · 1,867 people · home $253,400
- Commerce, GA8.6 mi · 7,387 people · home $239,900
- Alto, GA9.8 mi · 970 people · home $192,200
- Raoul, GA10.2 mi · 2,803 people · home $127,500
- Lula, GA10.4 mi · 2,822 people · home $239,400
- Baldwin, GA11.4 mi · 3,629 people · home $167,300
- Cornelia, GA12.5 mi · 4,503 people · home $231,900
- Mount Airy, GA12.8 mi · 1,391 people · home $227,500
Homer questions
Is Homer, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Homer scores better for retirees than 17% of Georgia towns and quieter than 76%. 13.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 33.9).
How much does a house cost in Homer?
The median owner-occupied home in Homer is valued at $311,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $89,083, so homes cost about 3.5 times income. Median rent is $1,008 a month.
What is the weather like in Homer?
July highs average 89.1°F and January lows 30.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 52.1 inches of precipitation a year and 0.7 inches of snow.
Does Homer get tornadoes?
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Homer since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on April 4, 1989. The typical Georgia town has had 17.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)